Deck 42: Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis

Question 1

How is a calcineurin inhibitor classified?

A)topical corticosteroids
B)immunosuppressants
C)immunomodulators
D)vitamin E analog

Answer 1

C
Calcineurin inhibitors are immunomodulators.

Question 2

Anthralin,the oldest drug approved for the treatment of psoriasis,works by what mechanism of action?

A)decreasing photosensitivity
B)reducing skin cell turnover
C)inhibiting mitosis of skin cells
D)b and c

Answer 2

D
Anthralin is one of the oldest drugs approved for treatment of psoriasis.It was approved in 1939.Anthralin reduces cell turnover by inhibiting mitosis in skin cells.

Question 3

Which of the following is the only topical corticosteroid that should be used on the face?

A)hydrocortisone
B)betamethasone
C)diflorasone
D)a and b

Answer 3

A
Only the mildest potency agents,like hydrocortisone,should be used on the face.

Question 4

A general term used to describe several types of inflammation of the skin is _____.

A)dermatitis
B)eczema
C)pruritus
D)cellulitis

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the following grand and generic names.
a.Psoriatec
b.Aclovate
c.Desowen
d.Dovonex
e.Ultravate
anthralin

Question 6

Topical corticosteroids possess all of the following properties except _____.

A)antiinflammatory properties
B)immunosuppressive properties
C)produce vasoconstriction
D)antiinfective properties

Question 7

What is not the mechanism of action for pimecrolimus and tacrolimus?

A)inhibits t-cell activation
B)increases production of cytokines and interleukins
C)inhibit skin cell turnover
D)increases production of interferons

Question 8

A chronic disease of the skin that is characterized by itchy red patches covered with silvery scales is termed _____.

A)eczema
B)psoriasis
C)dermatitis
D)rosacea

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following grand and generic names.
a.Psoriatec
b.Aclovate
c.Desowen
d.Dovonex
e.Ultravate
halobetasol propionate

Question 10

All of the following are nonpharmacological treatments for eczema except _____.

A)allergy shots
B)skin care regimens
C)phototherapy
D)avoidance of irritants

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the following grand and generic names.
a.Psoriatec
b.Aclovate
c.Desowen
d.Dovonex
e.Ultravate
alclometasone dipropionate

Question 12

A patient placed on azathioprine has called the physician's office complaining of nausea and vomiting.The patient should be advised that this drug may also cause which of the following?

A)increase in WBCs
B)drop in RBCs and WBCs
C)headaches
D)diarrhea

Question 13

The mainstay of therapy for the treatment of eczema is _____.

A)antibiotic creams
B)phototherapy
C)moisturizer lotions
D)topical corticosteroids

Question 14

What kind of disorder is an atopic disease?

A)chemical
B)autoimmune
C)bacterial infection
D)genetic

Question 15

Methoxsalen is the only drug in the class of furanocoumarins,and it works by _____.

A)working synergistically with UV light
B)decreasing photosensitivity
C)blocks UV rays
D)causing new skin cells to grow

Question 16

Which of the following is not a symptom of atopic dermatitis?

A)intense itching
B)inflammation
C)skin irritation
D)infection

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the following grand and generic names.
a.Psoriatec
b.Aclovate
c.Desowen
d.Dovonex
e.Ultravate
calcipotriene

Question 18

Calcipotriene,a synthetic analog of vitamin D,is approved for the treatment of what disease?

A)atopic dermatitis
B)eczema
C)psoriasis
D)all of the above

Question 19

The immunosuppressant cyclosporine is FDA approved for the short-term treatment of _____.

A)severe atopic dermatitis
B)psoriasis
C)psoriatic arthritis
D)a and b

Question 20

The most common form of eczema affecting greater than 15 million Americans is _____.

A)psoriasis
B)eczema
C)atopic dermatitis
D)urticaria

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the following grand and generic names.
a.Psoriatec
b.Aclovate
c.Desowen
d.Dovonex
e.Ultravate
desonide